Orkney Pilot Vessel,model ships,wooden models,handcrafted models,ready made models,custom models

Description

Handcrafted, scratch built and readymade Orkney Pilot Boat Model

Here at Premier Ship Models we have a huge variety of model boats, ships and yachts available. The Orkney Pilot Boat is a brilliant replica and one of the many readymade models in our custom built range. With over 400 models available, we have a Standard, Superior and Premier range to suit different budgets and levels of collections, so you are sure to find something perfect for you.

The Orkney Pilot Boats are predominantly used to guide other marine vessels in congested and dangerous waters like river mouths or harbours. Easily identifiable, the pilot boat contains a signal flag, coloured red and white during the daytime. At night it can be seen and identified by a white light seen over a red light. Both sides of the cabin also have the word ‘PILOT’ clearly inscribed on them.

Operating for over 40 years, Orkney Boats are often involved in the construction of commercial crafts, leisure boats and sea angling. Typically these boats can be found in many harbours around the world, along with the company’s other range of boats that include, Pilot House 27, Pilot House 24 and Pilot House 20.

Using original boat plans and drawing our skilled artisans have used the highest quality materials in constructing this elegant model boat, which showcase superb detail of the original.

With over 12 years of experience, we offer our customers a range of services. Our custom build process includes a Model Maker’s Brief that details the specifications of your boat model and professional photographs supplied to the client during the building process.

Please browse our website or contact us to help find you the perfect scale models for your collection.

Additional information

Weight	20 kg
Size	L: 55cm x W: 16cm x H: 32cm
Personalise your name plate	Personalised name plate, Standard name plate

vincent bekaert

2024-09-13

After a Dutch company told me they were no longer taking orders, a Chinese company did not respond and an American one did not offer the desired finish, I ended up at Premier Ship Models in January 2024. I opted for a premium finish from 6-8 months for the build of a 1990 Hinkley Sou'wester. With nothing more than a top view and a side view and a lot of photos they got to work. 9 times I got an update with photos to assess the progress and make comments. I happily made a photo album of this. I asked for quite a few corrections, which were all carried out. The only downside was a huge underestimation of the shipping costs. But the ship was very well packed and delivered in September. The sailing ship had suffered a bit on the journey, but I was able to repair that easily, except for the downhaul - it was too simple and would break off again immediately. I left that out (it would still be nice to receive a "real life" version). The correspondence was very good, my sincere thanks to the team for the great job!

Douglas Holmes

2024-09-10

The first time I used Premier Ship Models was for a kit of the Batavia, this year. (2024). I was so happy with the service that when I was looking at getting the 'ghost ship' The Flying Dutchman, I checked around online and was extremely pleased to find they had it. Not only that but they were cheaper than other model ship kit suppliers I have used in the past. And again, on top of that it only took 8 days to get from placing the order in the UK to having FedEx deliver it on my doorstep in Western Australia. To put that into perspective, I am still awaiting delivery via Australia Post for some parts from Sydney NSW, three separate orders placed 15 days ago.... Extremely satisfied and would recommend them to anyone.

cashrc

2024-08-13

Premier Ship Models did a great job of finding the kit I was after, an Aeronaut Pilot boat. Once found, it shipped quickly, but was held up in customs. Premier reached out to me and customs, and I received the kit a few days later. Premier is now one of my go-tos for European and Asian rc ship models.

Bob moore

2024-08-12

fast and friendly service. thank you.

Tim Fletcher

2024-08-12

Best place for your model needs without a doubt. I had a little trouble with an order (not Premier's fault) and I couldn't have asked for better support. Whenever I needed an answer or had a question the people at Premier responded usually within 24 hrs. They never left me waiting for an answer. Best business I have seen for customer service.